There's a lot of debate about what should go in a B.O.B (bug out bag), but no one ever talks about what the actual bag is. I've been thinking lately about using a hard case instead of a backpack to help in locating particular contents quickly. Here are some samples: http://www.plasticase.com/main/products.htmlWhat's your opinion?
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interesting way to hold your kit...
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If you're sure you want a hard case , you'll need something more watertight than those. How about a Pelican ?
http://www.pelican.com/cases/cases.html
Or if you're in an office/city environment a Halliburton ?
http://www.zerohalliburton.com/products.htm
Personally I prefer soft cases or rucksacks.
http://www.pelican.com/cases/cases.html
Or if you're in an office/city environment a Halliburton ?
http://www.zerohalliburton.com/products.htm
Personally I prefer soft cases or rucksacks.
Good Post, been looking for ideas myself. Personally don't want a hard case, however, have one daypack at home and a camera case in the vehicle full of goodies. Camera case can be over the shoulder or also has a hidden waist belt to wear as a fanny pack. I would prefer to have both hands free or at least in control of something sharp and pointy. I would probably also have a walking stick or cane to go along with the BOB should I need it. I think over the shoulder(s) or around the waist is preferable...for me anyway. My fears are, however, that someone might steal my BOB from the vehicle thinking it a camera. Thought of putting it itside a 5 gallon bucket marked port-a-potti or something similar. Don't particularly want a backpack either as in my vehicle, a van, all are open to view. Perhaps some grungy old burlap bag to put it in. All other BOB's for the family are day packs also, though thinking of stepping up to larger pack to hold food and sleeping provisions. Inside each daypack is a smaller "survival" bag...about 5x10x2 with the necesseties. (Picked them up on sale from Campmor for under $10 each..Columbia) These also can be over the shoulder or on a belt. Inside these are mini-kits. Guess I've sort of adopted the layering system approach to the containers. Final answer...prefer the soft cases.
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I personally prefer soft cases as they are generally lighter than hard ones. Another feature I like are those little roller blade wheels. My BOB is a backpack with wheels. I'm thinking, I might be able to lift it up but some people, like smaller women and children, might not be able to lift it for great distances and the wheels might facilitate transport. It's an option that even I could use if I can't lift the bag (due to injury). Mind you, I may have to re-think a heavy BOB but at least it's all in one bag...pros and cons.
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Originally posted by bsquare:
Thought of putting it itside a 5 gallon bucket marked port-a-potti or something similar ... my vehicle, a van, all are open to view. Perhaps some grungy old burlap bag to put it in.
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IMHO that is an excellent idea on the grungy burlap bag. Instead of buying a new porta-potty to fake out the car burglars, consider a pre-grunged (with paint drips & splatters) 5-gallon paint bucket with lid from a painting contractor. The nastier looking, the better. Concrete instead of paint would work okay too. And you should be able to get it free.
An alternative "camouflage" container: get a bag of steer manure from a home center or gardening store. Open the bag carefully, not tearing it up at all. Dump the steer manure on your garden or lawn. Put BOB contents inside a double-garbage-bag wrapping, which is then put inside the emptied paper manure bag, padding if necessary the manure bag to make it look about right. Carefully reclose the manure bag (resew top or refold & glue). After all, who is sick enough to break into a vehicle for a bag of manure?
Originally posted by bsquare:
Thought of putting it itside a 5 gallon bucket marked port-a-potti or something similar ... my vehicle, a van, all are open to view. Perhaps some grungy old burlap bag to put it in.
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IMHO that is an excellent idea on the grungy burlap bag. Instead of buying a new porta-potty to fake out the car burglars, consider a pre-grunged (with paint drips & splatters) 5-gallon paint bucket with lid from a painting contractor. The nastier looking, the better. Concrete instead of paint would work okay too. And you should be able to get it free.
An alternative "camouflage" container: get a bag of steer manure from a home center or gardening store. Open the bag carefully, not tearing it up at all. Dump the steer manure on your garden or lawn. Put BOB contents inside a double-garbage-bag wrapping, which is then put inside the emptied paper manure bag, padding if necessary the manure bag to make it look about right. Carefully reclose the manure bag (resew top or refold & glue). After all, who is sick enough to break into a vehicle for a bag of manure?
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I use my Becker Patrol Pack. It's easy to assign items to the pockets (medkit in left side, gloves in top right, etc.) and they're quickly accessible. Actually it's my BOB only when I'm not using it for some outdoor activity. Cool thing is that I can leave some of the BOB stuff in there for camping, hiking, etc. 